Aviation Unit 2 Review

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What type of aircraft performs best with a symmetrical airfoil?

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Aerobatic aircraft are designed to perform maneuvers that require high levels of control and agility, making symmetrical airfoils ideal for their performance.

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How does a pilot descend a hot air balloon?

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A pilot descends a hot air balloon by allowing air to escape through the parachute valve, which controls the balloon's altitude.

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What is the outcome of the story about Daedalus and Icarus in Greek mythology?

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The story describes how Daedalus and Icarus escaped prison using wings made of feathers and wax, highlighting themes of ambition and caution.

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What does Bernoulli’s Principle demonstrate for modern day gliders?

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Bernoulli's Principle shows that faster airflow over the wing creates lower pressure, resulting in lift, which is essential for glider flight.

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Which aircraft does not depend principally on an engine for flight?

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A glider is an aircraft whose flight does not depend principally on an engine; it relies on rising air currents for lift.

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Define symmetrical airfoil.

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A symmetrical airfoil is a wing shape that has the same contour on both the top and bottom surfaces, allowing for equal lift generation regardless of the angle of attack.

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What is the function of the parachute valve in a hot air balloon?

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The parachute valve allows hot air to escape from the balloon, enabling the pilot to control the descent.

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Explain the significance of Bernoulli's Principle in aviation.

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Bernoulli's Principle is crucial in aviation as it explains how differences in air pressure above and below a wing create lift, allowing aircraft to fly.

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What are the main components of a hot air balloon?

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The main components of a hot air balloon include the envelope (the fabric part that holds hot air), the burner (which heats the air), and the basket (where passengers sit).

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What is the role of lift in aviation?

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Lift is the force that directly opposes the weight of an aircraft and holds it in the air, allowing it to ascend and maintain flight.